Finding Your Fierce

Find a Problem. Solve It. Repeat with Vincent Glenn Hamilton

What if the problem you’ve been avoiding is the very thing holding you back? In this episode of Finding Your FIERCE, Vincent Glenn Hamilton, a former professional basketball player, record-setting athlete, and lifelong mentor, shares a powerful perspective on why avoiding problems doesn’t make them disappear. It often leads to bigger problems and harder consequences down the road. From leading an undefeated championship team to dedicating his life to mentoring youth and building stronger communities, Vincent’s journey is rooted in discipline, purpose, and service. As the founder of 2gether2one and the force behind initiatives like “Do What’s Right” and “Don’t Do Drugs,” his work focuses on helping others make better choices before small problems become bigger ones. This conversation will challenge how you see obstacles and invite you to face them with a new level of awareness. If you’re ready to shift your mindset and step into your next level, this episode is for you. Links and Resources: * Dr. Carolyn Colleen Website [https://carolyncolleen.com/] * Join RESET [https://www.skool.com/fiercenetwork]: a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living. Connect with Vincent: * Email: Vl7xseven@aol.com Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Finding Your Fierce? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-your-fierce/id1658886336] and leave us a review! Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Finding Your Fierce? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-your-fierce/id1658886336] and leave us a review!

Poverty is a Circumstance, Not a Character Flaw with Chad Dull

What happens when you realize your "stable" life is actually just stagnation? In this episode of Finding Your FIERCE, Carolyn Colleen sits down with educator and advocate Chad Dull to explore a midlife transformation that turned a safe career into a mission-driven Odyssey. After 20 years of "doing some good" from a professional distance, Chad faced a pivotal moment when he realized the systems he participated in weren't truly working for the people they served. When leadership failed to grasp his vision for a "poverty-informed" institution, Chad stopped waiting for permission and decided to lead from exactly where he stood. This choice didn't just change his career—it reignited his spirit in his late 40s. ABOUT OUR GUEST: CHAD DULL Chad Dull has spent over 20 years at the intersection of poverty, education, and equity. He is a sought-after speaker and the author of Poverty Informed Practice in Education: 10 Actions to Try Now!. Driven by a fierce pride in his humble beginnings, Chad works tirelessly to remove the barriers that keep talent trapped in poverty. In his personal life, Chad is a husband to Mandy, father to Hannah and Jane, and a proud grandfather to Parker. Links and Resources: * Dr. Carolyn Colleen Website [https://carolyncolleen.com/] * Join RESET [https://www.skool.com/fiercenetwork]: a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living. Connect with Chad: * Website: www.povertyinformedpractice.com [http://www.povertyinformedpractice.com/] Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Finding Your Fierce? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-your-fierce/id1658886336] and leave us a review!

The Woman Who Survived and Chose Audacity with Erika Rothenberger

What if the moment that nearly broke you… was actually the moment that revealed who you truly are? In this powerful episode of Finding Your FIERCE, Carolyn Colleen sits down with media personality, keynote speaker, and author Erika Rothenberger — a dynamic voice on audacity, leadership, and resilience. Erika has appeared on FOX News and has been featured across major media outlets. In 2025, she was named Dynamic Woman of the Year by Philly Style / Modern Luxury Magazine for her impact on leadership, empowerment, and women’s advancement. But behind her success is a story that changed everything. Erika shares the moment she survived a brutal attack — a moment where she believed her life might end. And the powerful decision that followed: not to be defined by it, but to be refined by it. Today, Erika is the author of Audacious Expansion (releasing February 22, 2026), founder of the sold-out Audacious Women’s Summit, and host of the Grit, Grace & Glitz podcast. She also serves as Director of Performance Systems at Henkels & McCoy, where she leads high-performance culture and leadership development. In this episode, she shares what it truly means to choose audacity — not just in big moments, but in the quiet, daily decisions to rise, heal, and grow. You’ll also learn her powerful B.O.L.D. framework: * Believe in yourself * Ongoing growth (and omitting what no longer serves you) * Lean on others * Develop others This conversation is a reminder that we all experience our own “punch” in life — but we always have a choice in how we respond. Links and Resources: * Dr. Carolyn Colleen Website [https://carolyncolleen.com/] * Join RESET [https://www.skool.com/fiercenetwork]: a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living. * Erika Rothenberger’s Website [https://www.erikarothenberger.com/] * The Audacious Expansion Journal (available on Erika’s website) * Audacious Women’s Summit [https://www.erikarothenberger.com/audacious-womens-summit/] * Audacious Expansion (Book) [https://tinyurl.com/AudaciousExpansion] * Erika on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/erika_rothenberger/] * Erika on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikarothenberger/] Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Finding Your Fierce? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-your-fierce/id1658886336] and leave us a review!

Before You Choose a College Major, Listen to This with Wendi Witzke

Four years is a long time to spend on a degree that doesn’t fit you. Choosing a major is one of the biggest decisions students make—often before they’ve ever experienced what the work in that field actually looks like. In this episode of Finding Your Fierce, we sit down with Wendi Witzke, Program Director of the Legal Studies and Paralegal Program at Western Technical College. With more than 20 years of experience supporting students entering the legal profession, Wendi has seen firsthand how the right learning environment can completely change a student’s career path. Instead of sitting in large lecture halls, students in her program gain hands-on experience—drafting real legal documents, walking through real legal processes, and building the practical skills they’ll need in the field. But one of the most powerful insights from this conversation is something many students discover along the way: Sometimes you don’t truly know what you enjoy until you’re actually doing the work. Wendi also shares how her program emphasizes community impact and access to justice, preparing students to support individuals who may not otherwise have the legal representation they need. If you’re a student, parent, or someone exploring a new career direction, this conversation offers a powerful perspective on how the right environment, practical experience, and mentorship can help people discover a path that truly fits. Links and Resources: 1. Dr. Carolyn Colleen Website [https://carolyncolleen.com/] 2. Join RESET [https://www.skool.com/fiercenetwork]: a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living. Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Finding Your Fierce? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-your-fierce/id1658886336] and leave us a review!

Trust. Believe. Surrender with Emilene Anna

In this powerful episode of Finding Your FIERCE, Emilene Anna — He-ART-ist of Wholeness, midlife mom of four, CrossFit athlete, and founder of Driftless Retreats & Studios — shares the sacred transition that changed everything. After 22+ years behind the chair and thousands of heart-to-heart conversations, Emilene realized she had been performing for love — building success, serving others, and over-giving while quietly losing alignment with herself. Through grief, autoimmune healing, motherhood, and faith, she reclaimed her deeper calling and created her Holistic SOULutions spiritual formation framework: Trust. Believe. Surrender. Now she helps women unmask beauty culture, heal from the inside out, and build aligned lives and income rooted in wholeness — because beauty isn’t something you see. It’s something you feel. You don’t have to earn love. You already belong. Links and Resources: 1. Dr. Carolyn Colleen Website [https://carolyncolleen.com/] 2. Join RESET [https://www.skool.com/fiercenetwork]: a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living. 3. Emilene on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/emilene_anna?igsh=MTBrd2l4aDNqYm14ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] 4. Driftless Retreats [https://www.driftlessretreats.com/] Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Finding Your Fierce? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-your-fierce/id1658886336] and leave us a review!